Danny Nguyen greets each new year by taking time to reflect upon the past year, his achievements, challenges, what he has done right or what could have been done better. After counting his blessings, lessons learned and experiences earned, Danny acknowledges there is so much to be grateful.

To Danny, ultimate happiness means having a balanced life in the areas of faith, family, business and community. He believes in order to achieve balance, you must be ready for what life brings you. Danny Nguyen, President and founder of Danny Nguyen International and President and Co-Founder of the Vietnamese American Houston Chamber of Commerce, is ready.

A Missouri City home and business owner, Danny focuses on being a great husband, devoted father of two young boys and being an active contributor to his community.

Danny attributes his good fortune to his strong faith and belief in God. “My belief has given me the courage and strength to pursue and accomplish many things that would otherwise been impossible. All the glory belongs to Him. Danny Nguyen’s favorite Bible quote is “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”

More than anything, he is grateful to God for his wife and children. “They are gifts from God and bring me the most happiness in life. I thank Him for the opportunity to be with them every day.”

Danny is married to his best friend and business partner, Marie Nguyen. Now that they have two young sons, Jordan and Darrell, they realize the impact of leaving behind a better country and community.

“We know our small steps will lead to their leaps and bounds. We instill in them a sense of giving and doing not only for their loved ones but also for those less fortunate and their community,” Marie says, “We are literally taking baby steps with the boys to get them ready for their future.”

Another way the Nguyens are getting their sons ready for the future is to take Jordan and Darrell with them when they research investment opportunities. Marie credits her mom for her intuitions about real estate. “When I was young, I felt she was dragging me to all these boring places. As I’ve gotten older, I realized everything I experienced with her helped me to quickly determine whether a property is worth the investment. You never know the impressions you make with the actions you take. Both our parents were entrepreneurs. That is the legacy they left us.”

Danny has taken his entrepreneurial spirit and put it to work by opening Danny Nguyen Commercial for brokerage, investment and development. Despite the past few years of economic storms, Nguyen and his team continue to move forward with full force. This earned Danny and his team the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award given by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce for 2009.

Danny believes his willingness to keep going even through bleak economic forecast has much to do with his success.

“I stay focused with the end result in mind.” Danny has developments completed in 2009 in Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties that will provide any potential tenant or investor an opportunity to make money. The location in Pearland has approximately 34,000 square feet being offered as condominium retail space. This is a relatively new form of investing where a tenant can also be his own landlord. “This will allow an investor with limited capital to own real estate in a prime area for a smaller amount of money than what would normally cost them to purchase a whole development.”

Danny also took the opportunity to help Missouri City with its redevelopment plan for Texas Parkway. He and his partners purchased and renovated a distressed Blockbuster building, renaming it Texas Independence Plaza. They are turning it into a 6,000 square foot retail center. Its anchor, Wingstop Restaurant, is set to open January 2010.

Danny Nguyen Commercial was the buyer’s broker for the purchase of approximately 192,000 square foot of retail space formerly known as JCPenny in Sharpstown Mall. Danny says, “I know times are difficult right now but I think crisis always breeds new opportunities. You are forced to be resourceful and creative. This is a tough time to ask people to invest, but it is the best time to plant seeds of investments. Buyers have the stronger negotiating hand because there are more sellers competing for their investment. This situation will not last so people need to take advantage of it.” Danny’s nature is to focus on long term goals. He said “sometimes we must delay instant gratification in order to build a foundation for the future. We need to understand if we start small and continue to build steadily, we can earn solid lasting success.”

In addition to building his property portfolio, Danny takes every opportunity to expand his network which goes beyond ethnic and community boundaries. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Realtors and is also the Chair Elect for the Houston Mayor’s Office of International Affairs & Development for Asia and Australia. This past summer, Danny served as a Judge for the Miss Vietnam Global Pageant in Las Vegas. He was featured in a national commercial real estate magazine as one of the “Rising Stars” of 2007. His knowledge, experience, and talents for the real estate profession led him to attain the designation of “Certified Commercial Investment Manager,” or CCIM, widely considered the most prestigious credential in the commercial real estate industry. Danny has 15-years of experience as a commercial real estate practitioner/specialist. He started as a commercial real estate agent and progressed to broker, then to owner of a ReMax commercial franchise, and finally to having his own brand, Danny Nguyen Commercial.

Nguyen feels fortunate to awaken each day excited to go to his office. When asked why he loves his job so much, he says, “This career is a perfect match of my talents, tenacity, education energy, experience and passion for free enterprise. I love what I do. As an investor, I am my own boss. I take joy in helping others fulfill their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs as well.”

In May 2008, Danny was awarded an Honorary Degree from Houston Community College in recognition of his continuous contribution to the community. He commented, “I feel honored and inspired the HCC Board of Trustees selected me for this award. I want to use this opportunity as a source of motivation for others, especially young people, who dream of getting higher education but do not have confidence in themselves, their talents, and God-given unlimited potential.”

Another of the opportunities that Danny is grateful for is the invitation to join the Fort Bend Economic Development Council to promote Fort Bend County. “When Marie and I married and considered moving to Missouri City, we knew immediately this city was very special. I know it sounds cliché, but we really felt the pull of ‘home sweet home.’ There was an instant bond with the neighbors we met here. We wanted these people to be our neighbors.”

The longer he lives in Missouri City, the more he appreciates it. “We are excited about the plans for the revitalization of the Texas Parkway corridor which serves as the main gateway for Missouri City to its neighbors, Houston and Pearland. We are developing several projects in Missouri City to further the effort, including Texas Independence Plaza. The new Wingstop, in line with the Plaza’s new look, will incorporate a new, modern design. The city has approved of bringing a fresh look to the area. We are hoping other business owners will recognize Missouri City’s positive movements toward business developments and bring more services to this growing community.”Danny says.

Marie adds, “Not many people know how strategically located this city is. With Fort Bend Toll Road running through the city we can get to the Texas Medical Center, downtown Houston and Galleria in 20 minutes or less. It even connects to Beltway 8 which makes it convenient to Houston’s main airports.”

Knowing all the great things about his city and wanting to spread the word, Danny plans to take his community service to the next level and run for City Council-At-Large in Missouri City at the urging of already elected officials. He feels with his network and business experience, he can work with the city to bring more business opportunities to this underserved community. “Though I understand large businesses will help the city economically overall, I am pro-family and pro-small business. I will not compromise what has made Missouri City great. It’s not always about what the big companies will bring in revenue, but how they will affect everyone’s quality of life. As a strong advocate of freedom of enterprise, I believe the backbone of a thriving economy is independent business owners. My goal is to help them get started and to stay in business. They serve the community and the community will return as customers. It’s a win-win for everyone,” says Danny.

As we enter into a new decade, Danny is especially excited because he will work to make a transition from private citizen to public servant. “I’ve been looking forward to this opportunity of pursuing my long term dream for many years.” He wants to focus his attention on the city he calls home. “As a resident, I feel the desire to serve. I know my experience as a business owner will add to the city’s growth. I am determined to be a great asset to Missouri City. I would not have invested in this city if I did not have faith in the city’s potential. This is where my wife and I have chosen to raise our children. We would not set roots where we did not plan to stay. The quality of life here is rich and genuine. There is an abundance of untapped amenities and resources. Many residents are unaware of what the city has to offer. Those that know me, know I am action-oriented. What better city is there for me to live and do business in than the ‘Show-Me’ City?”

Danny attended Fort Bend ISD schools. He then worked his way through to earn his Texas A&M University BBA in International Business and Marketing, where he remains active with Texas A&M Alumni.

Danny is a strong promoter of free enterprise. He especially appreciates this particular freedom amid the many other freedoms in Texas and the United States. After realizing his entrepreneurial dream, he wants to help as many people as he can to achieve the same dream. This is why he formed the Vietnamese American Houston Chamber of Commerce. As its president, he is instrumental in promoting business development not only between local Vietnamese and mainstream communities, but at the international level as well.

He believes in specialization. “It is better to have depth of knowledge rather than being a ‘jack of all trades’.” He carries forward this philosophy in his company and works with all its clients to make certain their unique situation is analyzed and researched, and optimum business opportunities are presented. With his passion, principle, experience, contacts, and affiliation with a team of experienced professionals in the commercial real estate industry, he is committed to fulfilling his client’s needs and exceeding their expectations.

Danny inspires people around him not only by his words, but by his hard work and his actions.

“As a local entrepreneur, I am accustomed to listening and responding to my customers and neighbor’s needs. I will use these skills and tenacity to provide a strong, effective voice for the families and businesses of Missouri City, “he said.

According to Danny, “The purpose of life is to discover your gifts. The meaning of life is giving that gift away. What would be a better way to do this than to serve your city?”

Nguyen is a graduate of the Fort Bend Leadership Forum and active in the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. He supports the American Legion Missouri City Post and the ARC of Fort Bend.

He is most proud of his leadership on Missouri City’s Comphrensive Plan Advisory Committee, Quail Valley Country Club Finance and Acquisition Committee and TIRZ #3 Board. He also actively serves with Missouri City Business Alliance, Missouri City Police and Fire Auxiliary, Quail Valley Proud, his church and homeowners association.

Issues important to Nguyen are combating crime and flooding, fighting high taxes, fees and fines, red tape and bureaucracy.

For more information on investments and services provided by his firm or to learn more about Danny Nguyen, visit his website at Danny Nguyen Commercial, www.dncommercial.net., or call 713-270-5400.
His new office is located on the 9th floor of American First Tower located in Westchase – International District – Sam Houston Parkway at 9999 Bellaire Blvd. Ste 909.

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